IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has welcomed the opening of the TAMS sheep fencing scheme for farmers who want to make an application before the close of the existing tranche of the scheme on June 24th.
Joe Brady said this is an important development and IFA had argued to the Minister and the Department over the past number of weeks that if the measure were not put into this tranche, little or no sheep fencing would be carried out under the scheme in 2016.
The Minister for Agriculture’s confirmation of the opening of the scheme follows an earlier indication given to IFA at a meeting with Department of Agriculture officials in Johnstown Castle.
Applicants can apply online immediately in the current tranche for Sheep Fencing which is included in the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme, The Young Farmer Capital Investment and the Organic Schemes.
